Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
18.6 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elkton, MD
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Oak Grove, MD
Skyler Ewing
Elkton, MD to Oak Grove, MD is 18.6 miles and takes about 33 minutes via Biggs Highway and West Pulaski Highway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region of Maryland, making it a convenient local hop. Given its brief duration and surface road profile, it's ideal for a quick errand or a simple transfer between nearby points. You won't need extensive planning, but it's good to know the approximate fuel cost for budgeting.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Biggs Highway | 7.3 mi | 10m |
| West Pulaski Highway | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| North East Road | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Ridge Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Pulaski Highway | 0.8 mi | <1m |
| Red Pump Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Mount Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| West Main Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Elkton, MD and Oak Grove, MD.
Start on MD 213
Turn right onto West Main Street
Turn left onto Landing Lane
Turn right onto US 40
Continue on US 40
Turn right onto MD 272
Turn left onto MD 274
Continue on MD 274
Turn left onto West Pearl Street
Turn right onto Mount Street
Continue on Red Pump Road
Turn left onto Ridge Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto West Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Landing Lane
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto MD 272 / North East Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto MD 274 / Biggs Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto West Pearl Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.11 one way
$6.22 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
| premium | $5.01 | $3.67 | $7.34 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $4.10 | $8.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Elkton on Friday
Local time
5:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Patchy Fog then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Late night in Oak Grove on Friday
Local time
5:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Patchy Fog then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route is entirely on surface roads, meaning you won't encounter any highway driving. The longest continuous stretch you'll navigate is 7.3 miles on Biggs Highway. Expect a straightforward drive with frequent intersections and changes in speed as you pass through local areas. The entire 18.6-mile trip will feel like local cruising rather than open road travel.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Main Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 33m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Landing Lane): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (MD 272 / North East Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
614 ft
Total Descent
279 ft
Highest Point
448 ft
~14.6 mi in
Elevation Range
423 ft
Founded 1787
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 18.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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